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60 minutes, 4 hands + 2 machines = 1 mini transformation

By Catharine Nicol 3 July 2018 home, skincare, spas
60 minutes, 4 hands + 2 machines = 1 mini transformation

Time poor? Results driven? Need lunch hour TLC? Isn’t that all of us? Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental totally gets it and The Oriental Spa’s Facial:Pedi Transformation is the perfect weekday pick-me-up. I…

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anxiety and insomnia are no match for this tranquil massage

By catharine 22 August 2017 beauty+fragrance, home, indulgence, meditation, skincare, spas
anxiety and insomnia are no match for this tranquil massage

Jetlag? Stress? An overwhelming urge to press pause and hibernate for a few days? The Strand has the perfect treatment for you… After a summer spent in the British countryside…

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mini retreat at chuan body + soul

By catharine 9 August 2017 beauty+fragrance, experts, fitness, home, indulgence, skincare, spas
mini retreat at chuan body + soul

Walk up the beautifully lit catwalk to Chuan Body + Soul’s reception and you’ll find one of the city’s most stunningly designed, teeny-tiny, gym-pool-spa sanctuaries. I was there to explore the recently…

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it’s a beautiful world – natural & organic products asia 2016

By catharine 24 August 2016 experts+events, home, nutrition, skincare
it’s a beautiful world – natural & organic products asia 2016

Showcasing the best of the best, from 31st August to 2nd September the third edition of the Natural & Organic Products Asia (NOPA) expo will take place at the Hong…

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free wellness in hk

By catharine 4 March 2016 experts+events, home, meditation, skincare, wellness, yoga
free wellness in hk

It’s not too late to decide to go to this weekend’s IRIS festival. How come? It’s yoga, meditation and wellness, it’s music and arts, and you can just pitch up…

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mcbeauty – but I think it works…

By catharine 12 January 2016 beauty+fragrance, home, skincare
mcbeauty – but I think it works…

I’m going to call my facial at Skin Laundry’s little room at Lane Crawford clinical. Challenging. But also efficient. And possibly beneficial. It’s tough to be sure after one treatment,…

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asia’s very best at the asiaspa awards

By catharine 14 November 2015 experts+events, home, News, skincare, spas
asia’s very best at the asiaspa awards

As usual it was an amazing night of glitz, glamour and gold at the white and gold themed AsiaSpa Awards. On the pool deck of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong,…

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adorable dior

By catharine 5 November 2015 beauty+fragrance, experts+events, home, indulgence, skincare, spas
adorable dior

In all my 18 years in Hong Kong, a few weeks ago was the first time I walked through town with this label in the crook of my arm. Am I…

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long-haul recovery perfection in the middle east

By catharine 14 April 2015 home, skincare, spas
long-haul recovery perfection in the middle east

It’s my belief that luxury is… Well, between two long-haul flights in cattle, absolute luxury is space, peace, unrushed TLC and being able to lie absolutely flat between cool, white…

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new his ‘n’ hers in hk

By catharine 24 December 2014 beauty+fragrance, home, skincare
new his ‘n’ hers in hk

Be the ultimate power couple with these grooming products, hitting the shelves at Joyce Beauty just in time for the party season. Fresh from the Uk they bring the latest…

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deliciously healthy christmas gifts

By catharine 15 December 2014 home, skincare, spas
deliciously healthy christmas gifts

Here at spas+beyond we’re feeling the Christmas spirit! So here are some super health-boosting, beauty-fying, taste bud-tempting and all round delicious treats that will make you feel good and look even…

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chocolate, tea and expertise

By catharine 3 December 2014 beauty+fragrance, home, nutrition, skincare
chocolate, tea and expertise

I love the idea of this indulgent mix of dark chocolate truffle fondue, house blended tea or coffee and a personal skin consultation – it’s the perfect afternoon treat after…

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the french paradox at caudalie, hong kong

By catharine 30 October 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts+events, home, skincare, spas, wellness
the french paradox at caudalie, hong kong

Caudalie’s new spa is a doozy, a sweet satellite of their gorgeous Bordeaux resort Les Sources. Right at the start of super-hip Gough Street, it’s tough to pass the arched…

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lasting tlc from singapore’s damai spa

By catharine 17 August 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, home, skincare, spas 6,116 Comments
lasting tlc from singapore’s damai spa

When your face looks as tired as you feel, it’s time to let the pros take over. Nature, space and tranquility, TLC from everyone you meet and intelligent, beneficial treatments…

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hong kong’s most stylish secret spa

By catharine 5 July 2014 beauty+fragrance, home, skincare, spas 4,629 Comments
hong kong’s most stylish secret spa

It’s luxurious and hushed. It’s beautiful. It’s curvy and sexy. It’s elegant. The Biologique Recherche Haute Couture Flagship Spa in Hong Kong’s Kowloon is part showroom, part bar, part spa.…

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resultime by collin: results – and fast

By catharine 2 July 2014 home, skincare, spas 4,518 Comments
resultime by collin: results – and fast

Results-driven, while also a delight of textures, French skincare brand Collin Paris has recently released its resultime range for extreme smoothing and hydrating. The power of packaging shines through with…

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runner’s face

By kate o'brien 24 April 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, skincare, wellness 3,268 Comments
runner’s face

  It goes without saying that regular exercise is the best investment you can make for your heart, lungs, circulation and overall productivity. And your skin too as long as…

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listen to your skin – says kristy cimesa of elemental herbology

By catharine 2 April 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, skincare 6,269 Comments
listen to your skin – says kristy cimesa of elemental herbology

Elemental Herbology was born of Kristy Cimesa’s passion for holistic therapies. The founder is influenced by Oriental Medicine and aromatherapy when creating the products for her natural-meets-scientific skincare brand. Kristy…

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detoxing – for a day

By catharine 28 March 2014 home, skincare, spas, wellness 7,427 Comments
detoxing – for a day

Detoxing for a day… You’ve got to wonder, is it even worth it? However, I tried Sense of Touch’s Digital Detox yoga-massage-juice day – and it was a good challenge.…

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simply scrumptious skincare

By catharine 26 March 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, experts+events, home, skincare, spas 2,931 Comments
simply scrumptious skincare

Just breathe near Kristy Cimesa’s skincare products and you’ll be channeling rose and calendula, neroli and mandarin, energy and positivity. Natural, holistic and high-tech – that’s Elemental Herbology. In the…

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